Reviews

4th of July by James Patterson

vdiviesti's review against another edition

3.0

Kind of disappointed the actual women's murder club wasn't really included in this book. Claire and Cindy are important to the story line and I feel like they were left out because the authors weren't really sure what to do after killing off Jill in the previous book. I'm interested to see how Yuki plays a role in the next book.

I also felt like there were pieces missing. What was seen in the photo room? What happened to Alison? What about Lindsay's sister? How does she feel about her friend being a murderer?

This was probably my least favorite women's murder club book so far unfortunately.

redvelvetpenguins's review against another edition

3.0

So far the one that's been a swing and a miss for me. The story of the cop who's being "wrongfully persecuted" despite being totally in the right just didn't age well. The case would have been thrown out immediately

raineshadow's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

caylincarmichael's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

quristeenb's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

applegnreads's review against another edition

3.0

I am liking this series. Not enough for a 4 star rating maybe, but liking it anyway.

saritaroth's review against another edition

5.0

This book is the fourth in the Women's Murder Club series by James Patterson. I have to say that it was probably my favorite. It centers around Lindsay Boxer, the main character/narrator of all of the books, although she is accompanied by the other members of the murder club, her friends Claire and Cindy. In this book, Lindsay is investigating two different sets of crimes and, one night, while she is off-duty and drinking with her friends, her partner Jacobi lets her know that they have a lead in one of the cases. Even though she has had a couple of margaritas, she says that she is okay to go with him, with Jacobi driving. They engage in a high-speed car chase at the end of which the other car gets in an accident. When they realize that the occupants of the other car are two children, a fifteen-year-old and a thirteen-year-old, they approach the vehicle to lend some assistance to the children. The children are helped out of the car and, before they can do anything to stop it, the two children open fire on Lindsay and Jacobi. Both Lindsay and Jacobi get shot, but Lindsay is able to return fire, killing the fifteen-year-old girl, Sara, and severely wounding her brother, thirteen-year-old Sam. Lindsay, Jacobi, and Sam are taken to the hospital. Lindsay finds out later that she is being sued for $150 million dollars for the wrongful death of Sara and excessive force used on Sam, despite the fact that they were the prime suspects in the rash of electrocution homicides of children. The majority of the book concerns Lindsay trying to get herself out of this tough situation; I won't mention whether or not she is found guilty. I will say that the rest of the book concerns Lindsay trying to apprehend those responsible for the other cluster of homicides.

I really enjoyed it; it kept my interest until the end, and I found myself really rooting for Lindsay, hoping that she would be found innocent in the end. Once I got about two-thirds in, I couldn't put the book down and was finding any opportunity I could to continue reading it. I would say it is probably my favorite James Patterson book so far, and, as I've said, this is the fourth book I've read in this series, and I've also read the first two books in his Alex Cross series. If you do read it, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

lynguy1's review against another edition

4.0

4th of July by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro is part legal thriller and part crime thriller. After a late-night car chase, San Francisco police lieutenant Linsday Boxer fires her weapon leading to a family in turmoil and Lindsay facing a civil trial with her fate in the hands of twelve jurors. Before and during a trial break, she goes to her sister’s home in nearby Half Moon Bay, California to get away from the press. Unfortunately, the town is experiencing a string of murders that seem linked to an unsolved case from her rookie years.

With the usual short chapters, this story progressed quickly with other members of the Women’s Murder Club putting in cameo appearances. It was fast-paced and filled with action. Additionally, it has a shocking twist that completely caught me by surprise.

Overall, this was entertaining, thought-provoking, and a page-turner. This is the eighth book in the series that I have read.

I purchased a copy of this novel. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. Publication date was May 2, 2005.
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My 4.21 rounded to 4 stars review is coming soon.

blondierocket's review against another edition

3.0

The fourth book of the Women’s Murder Club series starts off with a bang and a shocking first few chapters in a dark alley. It goes to show I don’t remember much from the first few books of the series because even I was shocked again at what happens.

Lindsay finds herself in the worst place possible and at the worst time, causing her to question everything she’s ever learned as a cop and believes in. When she’s accused of purposefully inflicting death and injury she goes into hiding at her sister’s house, only to find that murder doesn’t just happen in San Francisco.

I absolutely loved this book, maybe more than the previous one, and the relationship that is building between Lindsay and Joe has me on the edge of my seat wondering where it will be going in the future. I love reliving the lives of the characters.

lkb0154's review against another edition

The main character should have lost her job for that shooting.